Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this research is to understand your perceptions of online communication messages about legalizing same-sex marriage within in the United States.

Research Procedures: This study consists of three sections:

First, you will be asked to answer a number of survey questions on your opinion about the media and how states are defining marriage.

Second, you will be asked to read some information about legalizing same-sex marriage.

Third, you will be asked to provide your opinion about what you read.

Statement of Confidentiality: Your participation in this research is confidential. The survey does not ask for any information that would identify who the responses belong to. In the event of any publication or presentation resulting from the research, no personally identifiable information will be shared because your name is in no way linked to your responses. The data will be stored and secured in password protected files and accessed only by the researcher.

Who is Conducting this Research? This research is being conducted as part of a doctoral dissertation at The Pennsylvania State University. It is NOT funded or commissioned by any political, religious, or advocacy organization. Please contact Pamela Brubaker at pjb943@psu.edu with questions about this research study.

Voluntary Participation: Your decision to participate in this research is voluntary. You can stop at any time. You do not have to answer any questions you do not want to answer.

You must be 18 years of age or older to take part in this research study.
Completion and submission of the survey implies your consent to participate in this research.

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